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Pembrokeshire County Show – Day 1 Results
THE SUN was shining for the first day of the Pembrokeshire County Show at the Withybush Showground in Haverfordwest yesterday (Aug 15).
Crowds packed the show to enjoy the competitions, activities and food & drink on offer.
The ground, still wet from the day before (Aug 14), meant that unfortunately the showjumping was cancelled, however all other competitions scheduled for the day took place as planned.
Haverfordwest suffered traffic problems early in the morning as a large number of vehicles travelled to the event, however the town’s roads were clear by midday with a constant flow of traffic.
At the Herald Media Centre, the Herald Radio team were broadcasting live throughout the day, with local musicians taking the stage with live performances.
CROPS
Winter Barley
1st Jones Family – Trenichol
2nd Mr Adam Thorne
3rd Mr Jeff Lewis – Pearson Farm
Winter Oilseed Rape
1st Mr Andrew Davies – Redlands Farm
2nd Mr Andrew Davies – Redlands Farm
3rd Jones Family – Trenichol
Winter Oats
1st Mr Mark Reynolds – Hayguard Hay Farm
2nd Mr Mark Reynolds – Hayguard Hay Farm
3rd Mr Tom Rees – Dudwell Farm
Winter Wheat
1st Jones Family – Trenhichol
2nd Mr Andrew Davies – Redlands Farm
3rd Mr Andrew Davies – Redlands Farm
Spring Barley
1st – Mr William & Ed Richards – Windmill Park
2nd Mr Andrew George – Rosepool
3rd Jones Family – Trenichol
Spring Wheat
1st My James Evans – Cottesmore Farm
2nd Mr Peter Scale – Upper Haythog
Spring Oats
1st Mr James Evans – Cottesmore Farm
2nd Mr James Evans – Cottesmore Farm
Forage Maze
1st Mr Jeff Lewis – Pearson Farm
2nd Smith Brothers – Pelcomb
3rd Smith Brothers – Pelcomb
Potatoes
1st Jeff Lewis – Pearson Farm
2nd Mr William & Ed Richards – Windmill Park
GUNDOG GROUP
Class 1 – Golden retriever junior
1st Taminiarn Forget Me Not Sandaula
Class 2 – Golden retriever graduate
1st Cwmtaff Jack The Lad
Class 3 – Golden retriever open
1st Cwmtaff Jack The Lad
Class 5 – Irish setter graduate
1st Redeshka Simply Perfect
2nd Scoteslaw Chicargo Fire
Class 6 – Irish setter open
1st Redeshka Sweet Gypsy Rose
2nd Tarandell Rocher’s Desire
3rd Redeshka Miss Chevious
Class 7 – Cocker spaniel graduate
1st Rockllocers Ice Crystal
Class 8 – Cocker spaniel open
1st Rockllocers Ice Crystal
Class 10 – Flatcoated retriever open
1st Crunwere Marley Magic
2nd Parkcariad Saphie Lake
3rd Redbred’s other of Dragons
Class 11 – Weimaraner open
1st Gunalt Rock Out With Hantzburg
2nd Gunalt Pi In The Sky
3rd Gunalt Sugar Plum
Class 13 – Lare Munsterlander Open
1st Seahaven Borrowed Heaven
2nd Jaudas Foxey Lady
3rd Paddockridge Madelaine At Seahaven
Class 14 – Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever graduate
1st Dinaskarrek’s Red Vixen
Class 15 – Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever open
1st Riverwatcher Kaviksuk
2nd Riverwatcher Nukilik
3rd Seahaven Parish Bell
Class 16 – Welsh springer spaniel open
1st Cwmbeili Morgan
2nd Brynseiri Afan
Class 17 – Labrador retriever open
1st Woomist Myrtle
2nd Snowy Steffi At Rentas
3rd Kilmainham Saoirse
Class 18 – Pointer open
1st Tyremy Southseaspice
2nd Hookwood Summer Nights
Class 19 – Retriever (Chesapeak Bay) open
1st Haracabay High Spirit
2nd Hookwood Summer Nights
Class 20 – AVNSC Gundog Junior
1st Sonnetend Too Funky
2nd Vizalba Sparkler
Class 21 – AVNSC gundog graduate
1st Pindani Honeysuckle
Class 22 – AVNSC gundog open
1st Trixhund Talking Obsession
Class 23 – AC gundog puppy
1st Kilmainham Saoirse
HOUND GROUP
Class 24 – Deerhound graduate
1st Drumifee Monague
Class 25 – Deerhound open
1st Wolfscastle Greyce
2nd Drumifee Sophie
Class 27 – Whippet junior
1st Zoraden Darkest Wings
2nd Hollyland It Must Be Love
3rd Poppyhall Mad Hatter
Class 28 – Whippet graduate
1st Zoraden Darkest Wings
2nd Glasrhedyn Now Or Never
3rd Wolfscastle Jubilee Jack
Class 29 – Whippet open
1st Skokerdream Field of Gold To Wolfscastle
2nd Ashkyem Harlequins Star
3rd Dark Wing
Class 32 – Minature smoothhaire dachshund junior
1st Cwmdarhian Don’t Push It At Davdax
2nd Trixhund Bring Me Love
3rd Jazzmaster Xavier Unda Fire
Class 33 – Miniature smoothhaired dachshund graduate
1st Radclyffe Athene At Davdax
2nd Trixhund Mini Mouse
3rd Coffee Son
Class 34 – Miniature smoothhaired dachshund open
1st Davdax Red Button
2nd Jazzeebee Fire Babe
3rd Trixhund Bring Me Sunshine
Class 35 – Miniature longhaired dachshund junior
1st Prisca Pride and Passion
Class 36 – Miniature longhaired dachshund graduate
1st Timshaws Moon Dust
2nd Silflay Sugarbabe
Class 37 – Miniature longhaired dachshund open
1st Silflay Sweet Georgia Brown
2nd Silflay Helekalikimaka
3rd Timshaws Moon Shadow
Class 38 – Longhaired dachshund graduate
1st Trixhund Black Opium
Class 39 – Longhaired dachshund open
1st Trixhund Opiim
Class 41 – Saluki graduate
1st Chisobees Betty Boop
2nd Ulmarra Sapphire
Class 42 – Saluki open
1st Chisobee Caru Cyntaf
Class 43 – Beagle graduate
1st Bellvalley teen spirit
2nd Emorlen Gypsy Tango At Hibeaglin
Class 44 – Beagle open
1st Ospreagle Ottoff The Press At Hilbeaglin
2nd Emorlen Domino At Hilbeaglin
3rd Bellvalley Pearl From Bronllys
TERRIER GROUP
Class 49 – Soft coated wheaten terrier
1st Flaxela Living Legend of Gwendonydd
2nd Brynhur Rochelle Lil Rock
Class 50 – Border terrier graduate
1st Amber Spirit Gambler
2nd Glebeheath Beau Belle
3rd Impney Lady
Class 51 – Border terrier open
1st Chatmoss Locksmith
Class 54 – Sealyham terrier open
1st Jacott Jubilee Queen
2nd Sojus Hepatica Nobilis
Class 61 – Welsh terrier open
1st Brecknock Bleddyn
2nd Aman Brennin
Class 62 – AV NSC terrier graduate
1st Frishbeck Guitarman
2nd Hunter Hawk A Swedish House Mafia
3rd Jobanker Prim’n Proper
Class 63 – AV NSC terrier open
1st Hunter Hawk Clare
Class 64 – AV terrier puppy
1st Reidswire Border Battle Cry To Rubegud
2nd Jobanker Virtuous Veronica
VARIETIES
Class 65 – AV special brace
1st Seahaven Borrowed Heaven
2nd Ospreagle Ottoff The Press At Hilbeaglin
Class 66 – AV veteran
1st Bronia Sweet Amber At Truxhand
2nd Haracabay High Spirit
3rd CH Brynhir Rochelle Lil Rock
Class 67 – AV vintage
1st Gunalt Pi In The Sky
2nd Curious George of Hantzburg
3rd Paddockridge Madelaine At Seahaven
Class 68 – YKC member stakes
1st Redeshka Sweet Gypsy Rose
2nd Seahaven Parish Bell
3rd Wolfscastle Bailey Blue
Class 69 – Minor puppy stakes
1st Wolfscastle Hot Gossip Avec Ebonique
2nd Llangynderyn Cregannan
3rd Poppyhall Mad Hatter
Class 70 – Sparkle grooming puppy stakes
1st Wolfscastle Hot Gossip Avec Ebonique
Class 71 – Junior stakes
1st Frishbeck Guitarman
2nd Cwmbeili Morgan
3rd Gunalt Sugar Plum
Class 72 – Open stakes
1st Trixhund Talking Obsession
2nd Brynseiri Afan
3rd Skomerdream Field of Gold to Wolfscastle
J.H.A CLASSES
Class 73 – J.H.A. 6 – 11 years
1st Charlotte Bojanowski
Class 74 – J.H.A. 12 – 16 years
1st Ffion Thomas
2nd Kirsty Tamilia
3rd Eleanor Black
Y.K.C CLASSES
Class 75 – Y.K.C. 6 – 11 years
1st Madison Potter
Class 76 – Y.K.C. 12 – 16 years
1st Eleanor Black
2nd Kirsty Tamilia
3rd Ffion Thomas
Class 77 – Y.K.C. 17 – 24 years
1st Laura Jayne Lewis
2nd Catherine Webb
3rd Ebony Owen
ADULT HANDLING
Class 78 – 17+ years
1st Catherine Webb
AGILITY SHOW
Class 101 – Small Agility Graded 1, 2, 3 (Grade 1)
1st Twiglet Express
Class 101 – Small Agility Graded 1, 2, 3 (Grade 2)
1st Finbar Noir
Class 101 – Small Agility Graded 1, 2, 3 (Grade 3)
1st Little Bigman
Class 102 – Small Agility Graded 4, 4 (Grade 5)
1st Dorothy Dancing Diva
Class 102 – Small Agility Graded 4, 4 (Grade 4)
1st Sariante Elizabeth Swan
Class 103 – Small Agility Combined 6-7
1st Rhydygalfe Quick Step
2nd Dotties Luck
Class 104 – Burns Pet Nutrition Welshhandler Ag
1st Rhydygalfe Quickstep
2nd Cool Beans
3rd Jazzy Jet
Class 105 – Small agility combined 1-3
1st Chester’s Best
Class 106 – Small agility combined 4-7
1st Sirensong Time To Change
2nd Hillsidejems Triptronic
Class 107 – Small jumping combined 1-3
1st Ballot Starlight
Class 108 – Small jumping combined 4-5
1st Dorothy Dancing Queen
2nd The Roctum Rover
Class 109 – Small Jumping combined 6-7
1st Hillsidejeinz Triptronic
Class 110B – Junior club over 12 jumping C1-7
1st Fiezd Ranger Crusader
Class 111 – Animal health company classic
1st Dreamwork Dave Dream
2nd Pieddofer Elderberry
3rd Moltoni Ice
Class 112 – Medium agility graded 1, 2, 3 (Grade 1)
1st Charlie Lucas
Class 112 – Medium agility graded 1, 2, 3 (Grade 2)
1st Jorya’s Blue Prince
Class 112 – Medium agility graded 1, 2, 3 (Grade 3)
1st Meisterwerk Kia
Class 113- Medium Agility Graded 4, 5 (Grade 5)
1st My Little Dobby
Class 114 – Medium Agility Combined 6-7
1st La Folie Deuce
2nd Minkadile Magic
Class 115 – Medium agility combined 1-3
1st Jozal Jumping Jackaroo
2nd Jorja’s Blue Princess
Class 116 – Medium agility combined 4-7
1st Lazerta’s Miley of Basilea
2nd Winhill Wellington
Class 117 – Medium jumping combined 1-3
1st A Licence to Thrill
2nd Cotleigh’s Mungo
3rd Katch Kara If You Can
Class 118 – Medium jumping combined 4-5
1st Sascha Lady of Atina
2nd P District Pontapandy
Class 119 – Medium Jumping Combined 6-7
1st Avalia Black Cardamom
2nd Riverwatcher Suka
Class 120 – Large Agility Graded 1, 2, 3 (Grade 1)
1st Ari Garton
Class 121 – Large Agility Grade 3
1st Black Lotus
2nd Redcharisma Beside You
3rd Sandringham Lottie
Class 122 – Gary Woodham Mem. Ag Graded 4, 5 (Grade 5)
1st Ford Ranger Crusader
2nd Broachan Celtic Magic
3rd Stars Of Mars Athena
Class 122 – Gary Woodham Mem. Ag Graded 4, 5 (Grade 4)
1st Merryway Savanna
2nd Berkley Wistful Dream
3rd If You Could See Me Now
Class 123 – Large Agility Graded 6, 7 (Grade 6)
1st No Tears For Many Ears
2nd Maxington Stanley of Perrandune
Class 123 – Large Agility Graded 6, 7 (Grade 7)
1st Magical Gamble
Class 124 – Large agility combined 1-4
1st Dark Aspire Secret
2nd Spot On Saine
3rd Maori Songbird
Class 125 – Large agility combined 4-7
1st Leia Sky
2nd Breachans Celtic Magic
3rd Mimi Myturn
Class 126 – Agria pet insurance large C1-3
1st Black Lotus
2nd Redcharisma Beside You
3rd Rujaff Topsy Turry
Class 127 – Large jumping combined 4-5
1st Manicsax
2nd Follyfleat Luna Eclipse
3rd Dragondream Blinking Luna
Class 128 – Large Jumping Combined 6-7
1st Leia Sky
2nd Third Tri Lucky
3rdHint Of Mint
Class 129 – Large jumping combined 1-2
1st Rob Roston
2nd Shadowchaser Of The Night
Class 130 – Large jumping combined 6-7
1st Wickways Magic Magpie
2nd Silver Wishes
Class 131 – Anysize jumping combined 1-7
1st Chilli Peppa At Willowyarde
2nd Mystery of Moonlight Mayhem
3rd Jensen Back To Black
Class 132 – Anysize Steeplechase C1-7
1st Chilli Peppa At Willowyarde
2nd Nedlo What A Dilemma
3rd Bolderson Molly
GWARTEH AYRSHIRE CATTLE
Class 1 – Maiden Heifer, under 18 months
1st Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Barney Pansy 3
2nd Graville, Mr & Mrs R P & K J, Longwood Prime Crummie
Class 2 – Heifer in-calf due to calve before the age of 3 years
1st Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Elpaso Victoria
2nd Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Barney Mitzy
3rd Granville, Mr & Mrs R P & K J, Longwood Woodraw Eunice
Class 3 – Cow, dry, in-calf
1st Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Ristourn Crummie
2nd Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Poker Flo
Class 4 – Heifer, in milf having calved by the age of 3
1st Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A , Willhome Barney Honesty
2nd Granville, Mr & Mrs R P & K J, Gelli Garedig Drummond Spark
Class 5 – Junior Cow in milk, 2nd or 3rd calver
1st Reed, S P R & L, Stanform Dreamy Bella
2nd Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Ristourn Mary
3rd Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Challenger Amanda
Class 8 – Pedigree or grading up milk recorded cow or heifer
1st Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Ristourn Mary
2nd Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Gold Tootle
3rd Williams, Mr & Mrs P G & S G A, Willhome Ristourn Mary
GWARTEH HOLSTEIN CATTLE
Class 16 – Maiden heifer under 18 months
1st Lewis Pearson Ltd, St Brides Mesdoor Rosina
Class 17 – Heifer in-calf due to calve before the age of 3 years
1st James, Mr Ifan, Normead Alexander Warner
2nd Evans, Mr & Mrs J D L & M M, Srince Bee Alexander Elegance
3rd Lewis Pearson Ltd, St Brides Lincoln Ash
Class 18 – Cow in-calf, dry, not less than five months
1st Lewis Pearson Ltd, Sterndale Ashlyns Gold Et
Class 20 – Heifer in milk, born in or after 2014
1st Lewis Pearson Ltd, St Brides Alta 5G Milly
2nd Davies, Mr & Mrs Alun & Carolyn, Caer Saloon Sian 39
Class 24 – Cow in milk, having calved 3 times
1st Lewis Pearson Ltd, St Brides Windbrook Sonia
2nd Mr James Ifan, Sandringham Mr Burns Spottie
3rd Mr Mark Williams, Yatehouse Adventure Jodie Red
Class 25 – Cow in milk, having calved four or more times
1st Mr James Ifan, Peak Dusky Rhapsody
Class 26 – Lifetime production for cows which have given at least 50,000kgs of milk
1st Lewis Pearson Ltd, Sterndale Ashlyns Gold Et
GWARTEH JERSEY CASTLE
Class 41 – Maiden heifer, under 18 months on day of show
1st Future Dreams Partnership, Mydrim Trecanda Worth Waiting For Ceres
2nd Jones (Salfach Jerseys), R & F, Salfach Bruce Nagini
3rd Jones (Salfach Jerseys), R & F, Salfach on Time Promise
Class 42- Heifer in-calf due to calve before age of 3 years
1st Future Dreams Partnership, Saxown Colton Heidi
2nd Jones (Salfach Jerseys), R & F, Salfach Joel Poppet
3rd Mr I H W Harries, Elite Aimless Lady
Class 43 – Cow, dry, in-calf
1st Future Dreams Partnership, Mydrum Remake’s Tara 2
2nd Jones (Salfach Jerseys), R & F, Wellhead Dvaiseor Marie
Class 44 – Heifer in milk having calved by the age of 3 years
1st Jones (Salfach Jerseys), R & F, Salfach LC Jamie
Class 45 – Cow in milk, having calved twice
1st Jones (Salfach Jerseys), R & F, Salfach Illusion Popcorn
Class 46 – Cow in milk, having calved three times
1st Llewellin Family, Riverside Tequila Hazlenut
2nd Future Dreams Partnership, Future Dreams Tequila’s Veronica
Class 47 – Senior cow in milk, having calved four or more times
1st Future Dreams Partnership, Jubilee Excitation Ceres
2nd Future Dreams Partnership, Gaddesden Tracy
3rd Jones (Salfach Jerseys), R & F, Salfach Senior Lara
Class 48 – Lifetime production for cows that have given at least 25,000kgs of milk
1st Future Dreams Partnership, Jubilee Excitation Ceres
2nd Future Dreams Partnership, Gaddesden Tracy
Class 49 – Pedigree milk recorded Jersey cow or heifer
1st Future Dreams Partnership, Jubilee Excitation Ceres
2nd Future Dreams Partnership, Gaddesden Tracy
3rd Future Dreams Partnership, Mydrym
Class 53 – Group of three animals owned by same exhibitor
1st Jones (Salfach Jerseys)
GWARTHEG DAIRY SHORTHORN CATTLE
Class 57 – Maiden heifer under 18 months
1st Batchelor, A & C, Castlemartin Butternut Wildeyes
2nd Batchelor, Ms Rachel, Cotonhall Princess Cornelia
Class 58 – Heifer in calf due to calve before the age of 3 years
1st Davies, Messrs M S & E A E, Elkington Clara 16
2nd Batchelor, Ms Rachel, Cottonhall Moses Meadow Queen
3rd Davies, Messrs M S & E A E, Elkington Dewdrop 27
Class 59 – Cow, dry, in calf
1st Batchelor, Ms Rachel, Churchroyd Pamela 18th
GWARTHEG BROWN SWISS CATTLE
Class 68 – Maiden heifer under 18 months
1st Davies, Mr & Mrs Alun & Carolyn, Quarry Blooming Mire
2nd Davies, Mr & Mrs Alun & Carolyn, Quarry Shebang Liz
Class 69 – Heifer in calf due to calve before the age of 3 years
1st Mr Mark Williams, Elite Blooming Liz
2nd Alun & Carolyn Davies, Quarry Placido Liz
Class 70 – Cow, dry, in calf
1st Mr Mark Williams, Elite W R Lovely
Class 71 – Heifer in milk having calved by the age of 3 years
1st Mr Mark Williams, Elite Vivid Lovely
2nd Alun & Carolyn Davies, Quarry Zrus Bali
Class 72 – Junior Cow in milk, 2nd & 3rd calver
1st Mr Mark Williams, Elite Blooming Mair
2nd Alun & Carolyn Davies, Quarry Vigor Mair 2 VG87
YOUNG CATTLE HANDLERS
Class 90 – Dairy cattle young handlers 14-18 years
1st Anwen Thomas
Class 91 – Dairy cattle young handlers 19-26 years
1st Rhydian Jones
WELSH PART-BRED PONIES
Class 650 – Brood mare four years old or over, with foal at foot
1st Mr & Miss Newnham & Godden, Moor Hall Tinkerbelle
Class 651 – Colt or filly foal eligible for registration
1st Newham & Godden, Moor Hall Fairytale
2nd Mrs Valmai Thomas, Mount Pleasant Royal Romance
3rd Mr John Thomas, Flash Guto
Class 652 – Filly, colt or gelding yearling, calculated not to exceed 14.2h.h at maturity
1st Mrs Rosemary Rees, Small and Flora Bee
2nd Newnham & Godden, Moor Hall Peter Pan
3rd R D & Vaughan Rees, Heatherton Pandora
Class 653 – Filly, colt or gelding yearling, calculated to exceed 14.2h.h at maturity
1st Mrs K J Hall, Penstrumbly Sugar Barlow
2nd R D Rees, Heatherton Sprite
Class 654 – Filly, colt or gelding, two and three year old, calculated not to exceed 14.2h.h at maturity
1st Newnham & Godden, Moor Hall Benjamin Bunny
2nd Highmead Stud, Highmead Honeybee
3rd R D & Vaughan Rees, Heatherton Spectre
Class 655 – Filly, colt or gelding, two and three year old, calculated to exceed 14.2h.h at maturity
1st Mrs Jane, Lodgemor Fizz Bomb
Class 656 – Ridden class stallion, mare or gelding four years old or over, calculated not to exceed 13.2h.h at maturity
1st Mrs Melanie James, Bluerock Amethyst
2nd Mrs Joyce Canton, Barkway Music Boy
3rd Mrs Anne Pritchard-Simmons, Cupidhill Caprice
Class 657 – Ridden class stallion, mare or gelding four years old or over, calculated to exceed 13.2h.h at maturity
1st Miss Abi Voyce, Puddingwood Dun to a Tee
2nd Serena James, Skylais Indi Bay
3rd Charles & Lorna Morgan, Small-Land Silverton
WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES SECTION ‘A’
Class 503 – Brood mare four years or over with her own foal at foot
1st Mrs S Tibbey, Fouroaks Coco Chanel
2nd Mr R Miller & Mr D M Davies, Heniarth Yesterday
3rd Miss J M Reed, Haverford Winter’s Tale
Class 504 – Colt or filly goal eligible for registration
1st Mr R J H Lewis, Cwmmeudwy Welsh Legend
2nd Miss J M Reed, Haverford Step On
3rd Mr R Miller & Mr D M Davies, Heniarth Jonny B Goode
Class 506 – Barren mare or gelding four years old or over
1st Mrs H J Myers, Rosmarche Cowslip
2nd Miss Anwen H Griffiths, Finglebridge Florentine
3rd Mrs S Sthey, Stonedge Sweet Pea
Class 508 – Colt, yearling
1st Mrs S Anderson, Thistledown Hi-Jack
2nd Davies Bros, Plasderw Goldtop
3rd Menai Stud, Friarly Sensation
Class 509 – Filly, yearling
1st Ms & Miss H J & H R Hopkinson, Tollgate When-You-Wish
2nd Mrs Wendy Lowe Barnes, Lacy Chanel’s Dream Catcher
3rd Mrs Catherine Owen, Crumpwell Hareeba
Class 510 – Colt, two or three year old
1st Dr E W & Mr D Davies, Ceulan Calib
2nd Mrs & Miss K & J Sheil, Dukeshill Chiquino
3rd Mrs Catherine Owen, Springbourne Canaletto
Class 511 – Filly, two or three years old
1st Mrs Ann Thomas, Wernderris Rhoswenna
2nd Mrs Catherine Owen, Crumpwell Blue Opal
3rd Mr Neil Nicholson, Friarly Sweet Isabelle
WELSH PONIES SECTION ‘B’
Class 523 – Brood mare, four years old or over with her own foal at foot
1st Mr & Mrs A S Davies, Caldan Valley Georgia, Cadlan Valley Georgia
2nd Miss Kate Williams, Thistledown Golden Zumba
3rd Miss Elizabeth Bond, Melau Milli
Class 524 – Colt or filly foal eligible for registration
1st Miss Kate Williams, Ringside Foal
2nd Mr & Mrs A S Davies, Cadlan Valley Sea King
3rd Miss Elizabeth Bond, Rickeston Fleetfoot Mac
Class 525 – Barren mare or gelding four years old over
1st D G Morgan, Telynau Gwenfair
2nd Mrs Julie Russell, Cadlan Valley Sirocco
3rd Miss Jessica Price, Thistledown Arctic Fox
Class 527 – Colt or filly yearling
1st Mrs Hilary Brockbank, Bryngwennol Contessa
2nd Menai Stud, Menai South Wind
Class 528 – Colt or filly, two or three year old
1st Mrs Julie Russell, Brwyngwennol Fair Treasure
2nd Mrs Nicola Morgan, Heniarth Daisy Does It
3rd Ms K Graves, Larnel Mccoy
Class 529 – Geldning three years old and under
1st Miss S J E Easton, Gigman on the Razz
Class 530 – Stallion four years old or over
1st Mrs Julie Russell, Bryngwennol Royal Tribune
2nd Mrs D Jones, Waxwing Glimmer
WELSH PONY COB TYPE SECTION ‘C’
Class 539 – Brood mare, four years old or over with her own foal at foot
1st Mr Julian Williams, Climery Lili Lon
Class 540 – Colt or filly foal eligible for registration
1st Mr Julian Willias, Climery Ladybird
Class 541 – Barren mare or gelding four years old or over
1st Mrs Ann Thomas, Gluncerch Awel Teify
2nd Rockstar Sports Horses, Mynydd Cynffig Zara
3rd Bethan Jones, Gwenllan Celt
Class 543 – Colt or filly, yearling
1st Menai Stud, Menai Georgie Boy
Class 544 – Colt or filly, two or three year old
1st Calvert Williams, Brohedydd Golden Joey
2nd Mr & Mrs P & J Dening, Gwilymparc Rachel
3rd Mrs Ann Thomas, Climery Little Lady
Class 546 – Stallion four years old or over
1st Mr & Mrs P & J Dening, Tyreos Aragon
WELSH COB SECTION ‘D’
Class 554 – Brood mare four years old and over with own foal at foot
1st Menai Stud, Menai Miss Imp
2nd Mrs Gill & Emma Keeling, Maesyrafon Summer Gold
Class 555 – Colt or filly foal eligible for registration
1st Menai Stud, Meai Miss Midas
2nd Mrs Gill & Emma Keeling, Graygil Lucy Locket
Class 556 – Barren mare or gelding four years old or over
1st Mr D A Green, Edmar Manion Haf
2nd Mr & Mrs P & J Dening, Bryneglur Maggie
3rd Mrs Julie Taylor, Fronarth Golden Queen
Class 558 – Colt or filly yearling
1st Menai Stud, Menai Milly
2nd Mr H Matthew Howells, Dyffryncowin Celtic Princess
3rd Mr David Brown, Pontlasse Olympia
Class 559 – Colt or filly, two or three year old
1st Ms Sonia Smith, Trevallion Apollo
2nd K Robson, Gwendraeth Gambler
3rd Mr E Davies, Gellifach Tomo
Class 560 – Gelding three years old and under
1st Mr R J H Lewis, Cwmmeuedy Teyrn
Class 561 – Stallion four years old and over
1st Menai Stud, Menai Cardi Llwyd
2nd Mr Ian Manning, Coednewydd Kalypso
3rd Mr & Mrs D George, Tyhen Brenin
MINIATURE SHETLAND PONIES
Class 591 – Brood barren mare or gelding four years old and over, not exceeding 34″
1st Mr E Y Edwards, Hasguard Flora
2nd Ms Amy Louise Hassan, Ronnie’s Dynamic Denise
3rd Mrs Suzanne Morris, Hasguard Naomi
Class 592 – Colt or filly foal
1st Mrs D Hawker, Hawkerbays Artisan
2nd Mr E Y Edwards, Shalaine Fantasia
3rd Mrs Anne Edwards, Wernfelig Dilys
Class 594 – Yearling colt, filly or gelding not to exceed 34″ at maturity
1st Mrs D Hawker, Hawkerbays Artisans
2nd Mrs Suzanne Morris, Cwmllynfell Tiger Lily
3rd E Smith, Windwillow Miss Pollyanna
Class 595 – Two or three year old colt, filly or gelding not to exceed 34″ at maturity
1st Mrs J Oliver, Cwmllynfell Sweet Pea
2nd Ms & Miss H J & H R Hopkinson, Glenroeburn Dyson
3rd Miss Karen Hodge, Halstock Minnie Mo
Class 597 – Stallion four years old and over, not exceeding 34″
1st Mrs Joan Thomas, Threearce Natty-Willow Spark
2nd Ms Debbie Tremellen, Wotknotts Button
3rd Mrs Joan Thomas, Goytre Kalon
MIXED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN-HAND & RIDDEN PONIES
Class 607 – Colt, filly or gelding – one, two or three year old
1st Mrs Alison Evans, Knightoncombe Spidle Ermine
Class 608 – Stallion, mare or gelding four years or older
1st Mrs Alison Evans, Anchor Homeymeade
Class 609 – Colt, filly or gelding – one, two or three years old
1st Mr Mark Tamplin, Darrenvale Diamante
2nd Miss S E Whitfield, Penskyber French Connection
Class 611 – Stallion, mare or gelding four years or older
1st Miss Kerren Bissmire, Brocklebeck
2nd Miss S E Whitfield, Ballyheane Billy
3rd Miss S E Whitfield, Ester
Class 619 – Stallion, mare or gelding, four years or older
1st Mrs Alison Evans, Anchor Homeymeade
Class 620 – Stallion, mare, or gelding, four years or older
1st Miss Kerren Bissmire, Brocklebeck B-H-B
2nd Mrs Tracy Martin-Smith, Leadgate Blue Levi
Class 621 – Stallion, mare or gelding, for years or older
1st Miss S E Whitfield, Tempo Kathy
PALOMINO PONIES
Class 665 – Palomino three years old and over
1st Mrs Louise Russell, Ceinewyddfach Seren Aur
2nd Miss J Beecher, Havenbeech Goblet-of-Fire
3rd Mrs J Mount, Doylan Gorgeous Grae
Class 666 – Palomino one or two years old
1st Mrs Heather Parker, Fairywood Ariel
2nd Mrs Merryl Lloyd, Doylan Tio Pepe
3rd Mr Rhys Griffiths, Celton Jaques
Class 667 – In Hand cremello or cream dilute including buckskin, any age
1st Miss Elizabeth Bond, Rickeston Fleetwood Mac
2nd Mrs J Mount, Talachddu China Doll
3rd Miss Elizabeth Bond, Melau Milli
Class 669 – Ridden cremello or cream dilute including bucksin, 4 years or over
1st Mr & Mrs P Anderson, Crabbiesden Platinum
Class 671 – Palomino 4 year old and over to be shown under saddle, stallion, mare, or gelding
1st Miss S E Whitfield, Glebedale Sugar Babe
2nd Mrs Joyce Canton, Briolen Chloe
3rd Mrs Louise Russell, Ceinewyddfach Seren Aur
SHIRES AND HEAVY HORSES
Class 631 – Barren mare, filly or gelding, born in or before 2014
1st Mr Anthony Szopa, Catwg Jessie J
2nd Mr & Mrs E Davies, Bodafon Rose Marie
3rd Mr John Fletcher, Catwg Black Velvet
Class 633 – Open heavy horse
1st Mr John Fletcher, NED
2nd Mr Hywel Edwards, Derwen Fawr Rhiannon
Class 634 – Ridden heavy horse
1st Mr John Fletcher, Catwg Black Velvet
2nd Mr Hywel Edwards, Derwen Faw Rhiannon
Business
Specsavers relocates to landmark new store following £1.2 million investment
HAVERFORDWEST will celebrate the opening of Wales’ largest Specsavers store on Monday 16 December 2024, following a transformative £1.2 million relocation to larger premises in the Riverside Shopping Centre.
The new state-of-the-art store, located at 21 Riverside Quay, promises cutting-edge facilities and enhanced services to meet growing community needs.
It will boast 14 test rooms, including two dedicated audiology suites, making it not only the largest Specsavers store in Wales, but one of the largest in the UK. Equipped with the latest technology, the premises will offer enhanced eye care, contact lens, and audiology services, easing the burden on local NHS services.
The store will also play a key role in education, supporting optometrists undertaking higher qualifications, such as Glaucoma and Independent Prescribing certificates, by providing hands-on opportunities to gain essential clinical experience.
‘This substantial investment reflects our commitment to delivering world-class eye and hearing care to Pembrokeshire,’ says Andy Britton, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Haverfordwest. ‘Our larger premises will allow us to meet growing demand, introduce advanced clinical services, and provide a dedicated training facility for optometrists pursuing higher qualifications.’
A recent YouGov survey, commissioned by Specsavers, revealed that 68% of Welsh adults wouldn’t think to visit an optician first for eye-related problems, and half (50%) would first contact another NHS service (GP, pharmacy, eye hospital, NHS 111 or A&E) if they woke up with eye issues, rather than their local opticians.
The survey also revealed that, of the 68% who would not visit an optician first if they woke up with an eye problem, more than a third (35%) didn’t know they could use an optician for these issues, while a quarter (25%) were concerned they’d have to pay for treatment.
Mr Britton explains: ‘We encourage anyone experiencing acute or chronic eye problems – such as sudden loss of vision, red or painful eyes, flashing lights, floaters, or headaches – to make their optometrist their first point of contact. Optometrists are equipped to manage a wide range of urgent eye issues, allowing patients to receive prompt care and avoid unnecessary trips to A&E or long waits for a GP appointment.
‘By offering quick access to eye health services, we can reduce the burden on the NHS in Wales and ensure people receive the help they need before their condition worsens.’
The grand reopening event on 16 December will feature live entertainment from the Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir and notable attendees, including several local mayors and other dignitaries. The event will also celebrate Specsavers’ community-focused ethos, with a series of fundraising and awareness initiatives planned for 2025.
This new chapter follows the addition of Wayne Jones, retail director, to the Haverfordwest team earlier this year. With a remarkable career and commitment to innovation in optometry, Mr Jones brings invaluable leadership to the practice. His appointment, combined with the relocation, marks a transformative era for the store.
Deputy Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Paul Miller, praised the move: ‘Specsavers’ significant investment is a strong vote of confidence in the future of Haverfordwest. The new store is a key part of the town’s ongoing regeneration, drawing important footfall through the town centre.’
The new Specsavers Haverfordwest store will be open seven days a week, offering flexible appointment times to cater to the community’s needs. To book an appointment or learn more about the services available, visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/haverfordwest.
News
Tribute paid to ‘kind and caring’ solicitor who died in crash
THE FAMILY of Emily Thornton-Sandy, a 30-year-old woman from Pontarddulais who tragically lost her life following a collision, have paid heartfelt tributes to a wife and daughter described as an “intelligent, kind, and caring soul.”
Emily passed away after her vehicle was involved in a collision on the A48 between Cross Hands and Pont Abraham on Tuesday (Nov 5) while she was driving home from a veterinary appointment. Her beloved dog, Scout, also died shortly after the crash.
Despite being rushed to the University Hospital of Wales, Emily’s condition worsened, and she died on Monday (Nov 11), with her husband by her side.
Emily’s husband shared his grief in a moving statement: “This still feels unreal, and none of us can take it in. Emily was kind, compassionate, and had so much more to give. She used her intelligence in her work as a solicitor, where she strove to help others affected by industrial disease. Emily loved literature and was passionate about her house plants.
“Her passing has left a hole in our lives that can never be filled. I wake up every morning in disbelief at the fact that I will never see her smile again. Emily deserved a long and happy life, and the thought of what happened to her that day brings the greatest pain to all those who love her.
“Scout was the most gentle, affectionate dog you could ever meet, and I have not been able to grieve for her death as I should. She brought great happiness to both me and Emily, and the world has lost so much joy.
“I wish to thank all emergency services staff and persons at the scene for all the help they provided to Emily and Scout, and to the staff at University Hospital of Wales for doing everything they could for Emily in the days following the collision.”
Emily’s parents also shared their heartbreak in a separate statement:
“The loss of Emily, our only child, is devastating. She meant the absolute world to us, and our lives have been changed forever. Not only have we lost our baby girl, but we mourn the loss of the grandchildren that we will never have.
“Emily has always been our pride and joy, and she achieved so much during her short life. She was an intelligent, kind, and caring soul who touched the lives of so many people, both in life and in death. She will never be forgotten.”
Emily’s death has left a lasting impact on all who knew her, and her family’s tributes reflect the deep love and admiration they held for her.
Her employer, Thompsons Solicitors, said that they were deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Emily, who they described as a talented and dedicated lawyer at the firm, who passed away in hospital just days after a road collision in Wales on 5 November 2024.
Emily was an asbestos lawyer representing clients from Thompsons’ Llanelli and Cardiff offices. She had trained and qualified with the firm and was recognised as an exceptional lawyer in a highly specialised field. She worked tirelessly alongside the asbestos victim support groups in Wales, including Asbestos Awareness and Support Cymru, as well as Mesothelioma UK.
Emily’s clients deeply appreciated her commitment. One recently praised her hard work and unwavering support, describing her dedication as “outstanding” and expressing heartfelt gratitude, signing off by calling Emily a “star.”
In an official statement, Clare Mellor, Chief Executive of Thompsons Solicitors, said:
“The tragic loss of our friend and colleague, Emily Thornton, deeply saddens everyone at Thompsons. Her passing has affected us all, and we are united in mourning a remarkable young lawyer who left an indelible mark on our firm and the people she helped.
“Emily was a brilliant and compassionate asbestos lawyer. She earned her law degree from Cardiff University, bringing her determination to make a difference to Thompsons initially as a support assistant in our Asbestos team while studying for her Legal Practice Course at Swansea University, then as a trainee solicitor with the firm in 2017, qualifying into our Welsh asbestos team in 2020.
“Emily’s natural empathy and dedication to those affected by asbestos-related illnesses, coupled with the fact she was a technically gifted and highly able lawyer, made her an invaluable part of our team. She combined immense sensitivity with an unyielding commitment to justice, embodying the qualities essential to support clients through challenging times.
“Her work gave hope to those facing devastating situations, and her impact is best reflected by what her clients thought of her and the comfort she provided.
“We will miss Emily terribly, and our thoughts and hearts are with her family, including her husband, Stuart and her parents, John and Rhael. Emily’s legacy will live on in the lives she touched and the justice she pursued.”
Community
Public meeting for Haverfordwest’s new transport interchange
RESIDENTS of Haverfordwest are invited to attend a public engagement event at HaverHub on Thursday, 21st November from 3:00pm to 7:00pm to meet the team behind the upcoming Public Transport Interchange (PTI) development. The event will provide an opportunity for local people to learn more about the exciting project, which is due to start its rebuild phase imminently.
The PTI scheme forms part of the broader South West Wales Metro project, designed to create a modern, integrated transport hub for Haverfordwest. The new facility will bring significant improvements to local transport infrastructure, including enhancements to pedestrian and cycle access, as well as a more efficient and accessible bus station.
Cllr Paul Miller, Cabinet Member for Place, the Region, and Climate Change, said: “This is another exciting step in the extensive regeneration of Haverfordwest, and we look forward to seeing construction start on this important project.”
The new development will include seven bus bays, upgraded passenger facilities, and a multi-storey car park with around 280 spaces. The car park will also feature electric vehicle charging points, with provisions for future expansion, as well as solar panels on the roof. These green features are part of the project’s commitment to sustainability and the promotion of Active Travel, with a focus on walking and cycling.
Cllr Thomas Tudor, County Councillor for the Castle Ward, welcomed the public engagement event, saying: “This is a great opportunity for residents to come together and learn more about the ongoing regeneration projects that will improve the town for everyone.”
The PTI project will also improve car parking provision and local bus access at Haverfordwest railway station, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable transport network for the town.
Jason Taylor, Regional Director at Kier Construction, said: “We are excited to meet the people of Haverfordwest and share the plans for this important project. Kier is proud of its Welsh heritage and thrilled to contribute to the town’s development.”
Kier Construction, which has been awarded the contract to build the PTI, will also have a presence at Riverside Shopping Centre, where residents can drop in for more information once work begins this month.
Please note that the temporary Riverside car park has closed to make way for the development.
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